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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.65, 22,543.53 and 6,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.65, 22,543.53 and 6,260.52 is: 9,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.65 : 22,543.53 = 6,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.65/22,543.53 = 6,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.65x = 22,543.53 × 6,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.65x = 141,134,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,134,220.44/15,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.64

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